Voters consider whether candidates with 40-plus years of experience or new kids on the block make for better elected officials. The age question is ‘gaining traction.’
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Alex Fernandez
Local food market helps both the community and the farmers that feed it
The Columbia Heights Farmers Market is a place where those without access to fresh produce can eat sustainably and healthy, while supporting local farmers.
Nicole Wiley
Black-owned businesses make U Street unique. But rising rents, policy changes remain a threat
By Milan Moshay On any given weekend night, under the glow of streetlights and neon signs, U Street is a scene. The historic neighborhood around the corner from Howard University is popular with college students and...
Wash staff
Teaching history through the fog of pandemic and politics
The Wash spoke to history teachers about connecting with students during a polarizing presidential election and while online. “My job as a teacher is not to make liberals. It’s not to make conservatives. It’s to make...
Zoë Watkins
Alexandria to solicit, grant new broadband franchise, breaking Comcast monopoly
Alexandria City Council passed an ordinance to solicit and grant a broadcast network franchise to provide broadband services to residents by using the city’s right-of-way.
Muhammed Al Refai
New Arlington councilmembers promise to continue zoning debate
New county board members say the "missing middle" zoning plan needs to be reworked.
Lauren Spiers
Podcast #1, Oct. 20: Academic and media experts on impeachment
“The Impeachment Inquiry of Donald J. Trump” is a special edition podcast of The Wash. Graduate journalism students in the School of Communication at American University talk with experts from academia, the media...
Chris Halsne
Food truck catches on fire on New York Avenue, causing traffic jam
A Carolina Q barbecue truck sets on fire the day the owners first drive it.
Chris Casey
Young DC neighborhood rises to the top
As one of D.C.’s newer neighborhoods, NoMa emerged from old industrial lots and is working to appeal to a younger, wealthier crowd. But some residents say the city could be doing more. NoMa, named for its location north...
Transgender student rights indirectly on ballot in Loudoun
Transgender student rights are part of midterms as the Virginia Department of Education moves to scale back protections.
Emily Seymour